Jul 5

Prudence Sings

Liz Waid and Joshua Leo look at the singer Prudence Mabhena. She has faced many difficulties in her life, but today she is making beautiful music.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/sp ... Show More

14m 17s

Jul 4

Shaking Hands

How do you greet people? Do you say hello, or shake hands? Tell us what you think. And then listen to today's Spotlight program on handshakes.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotli ... Show More

14m 8s

Jul 3

Silvered Water

How can the world learn about a terrible war? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about a film about real life in the Syrian civil war.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFaceb ... Show More

14m 18s

Dec 2021

Have You Ever Heard of This Christmas Tradition? (Conversation Program)

Do you know what a Nativity Scene is? Why do people put them in their homes? Why do people visit LIVE Nativity Scenes? Join Adam and Liz as they tell about this popular tradition and how people do it all over the world. This is a REAL conversation between two native English speak ... Show More

16m 49s

Dec 2021

Making Nativity Scenes (Advanced Program)

Katy Blake and Adam Navis tell about the tradition of building nativity scenes. These can be small or big – statues or even living! Why do people build these scenes? Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sip ... Show More

10m 48s

Jun 2024

Johannes Gutenberg's Famous Invention (Advanced Program)

Roger Basick and Katy Blake talk about how the printing press was invented and how it changed the world. https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3576 Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: https: ... Show More

11m 47s

Feb 2024

The Town That Lost its Cheese (Advanced Program)

Colin Lowther and Marina Santee talk about cheddar cheese, where it came from and its interesting history. https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/58504172/download.mp3 Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotligh ... Show More

12m 17s

Nov 2021

How Do You Give Thanks? (Conversation Program)

Today in the USA, it is the holiday of Thanksgiving. This holiday began as a way to show thankfulness for our harvest. But is has expanded. Every year, people in the US gather with their families and spend time together. they focus on the things they are thankful for. Join Liz an ... Show More

13m 32s

May 2024

The Invasion of the Huge Goldfish (Advanced Program)

Marina Santee and Roger Basick talk about goldfish that live in the wild and their effect on the environment. https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3562 Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: h ... Show More

9m 16s

Dec 2021

Why Do People Tell This Christmas Story? (Conversation Program)

The Little Match Girl is a very famous fairy tale that people tell around Christmastime. But it seems very sad! Why do people tell this story? What does The Little Match Girl have to do with Christmas? Is it even a happy story - or a sad one? Join Adam and Liz as they discuss thi ... Show More

18m 21s

Apr 2022

Why Being Kind Can Make You Healthy (Advanced Program)

Are you a kind person? Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at why people are kind. Could there be a benefit to doing kind things for others? https://spotlightenglish.com/society/why-being-kind-can-make-you-healthy/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Downlo ... Show More

9m 58s

Jun 2024

Recovereing from Addiction (Advanced)

Alice Irrizary and Colin Lowther talk about the power of addiction and some helpful advice on how to overcome it. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/recovering-from-addiction/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http ... Show More

9m 55s

Jun 2021

Taking Noise Out of Your Life (Advanced Program)

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the effects of noise pollution on people and animals. They give some tips on how to get rid of noise in your life. https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/taking-noise-out-of-your-life/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-andr ... Show More

10m 25s

Saint Nicholas, The Christmas Saint